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WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Garry Meier: Bottled old fashioned, award shows relevance, importance of creature comforts

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025


Garry Meier catches up with WGN Radio's Dave Plier on cocktailing, the bottled old fashioned, award show relevance and the obscure movie and TV shows nominated, and the creature comforts of life.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Garry Meier: Bottled old fashioned, award shows relevance, importance of creature comforts

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025


Garry Meier catches up with WGN Radio's Dave Plier on cocktailing, the bottled old fashioned, award show relevance and the obscure movie and TV shows nominated, and the creature comforts of life.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Garry Meier: TV's merriest Christmas episodes, Santa & Baby Jesus decor shouldn't co-exist on the same lawn!

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024


Radio legend Garry Meier joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to lament about the unfortunate co-existence of two holidays themes on one lawn, top TV holiday episodes and the importance of family memories.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Garry Meier & Dave Plier: The importance of Veterans Day and a remembrance of Garry's father's experience in WWII

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024


WGN Radio’s Dave Plier catches up with Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier to continue a Veterans Day tradition: Celebrating his father, WWII veteran Frank Meier, as he shares his special recording about the 48-hour period of battle in December 1944 during his service in the U.S. Army under General George Patton.

Car Con Carne
Episode 1000 - Pt. 1 (Black & Blue Hearts, Ike Reilly, Kevin Kellam, Ooozin' Ahhhs, the Effigies)

Car Con Carne

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 54:02


Welcome to the first of a three volume Episode 1000 anniversary episode recorded at live events held at four locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area. The next two volumes will be released over the next two days. My original idea was to combine all the interviews and performances into one single release. As fate would have it… it's just too much content for one single episode, so I decided to break it up and make it more digestible.   For this episode, recorded at Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge, Siren Records in McHenry, and Liar's Club in Chicago, you'll hear (and see):   An interview and performance from super cool jazz combo the Black and Blue Hearts. An interview and performance from the incredible Ike Reilly. A comedy set from Kevin Kellam. An interview and performance from the very scary Halloween band the Ooozin' Ahhhs, and an interview with Chicago punk legends the Effigies.   In between segments, you'll also get to enjoy messages from former podcast guests, sharing their Episode 1000 greetings. This time around, that includes Garry Meier, Marina City, Kill Scenes, 13 Monsters and Smashed Plastic.   ##   CCC is sponsored by Easy Automation. Are you ready to turn your home into a smart home?   Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.   Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728   ##     Thank you: Skeleton Key Brewery - Paul and Emily Slayton Liar's Club - Herb Rosen. Also Gary and Scott! Siren Records - Bill and Jenny Lindquist The Black and Blue Hearts Mike Stricker The Ooozin' Ahhhs AM Taxi Ike Reilly Steve Silver wht.rbbt.obj Showoff Josh Caterer Bellhead Kevin Kellam clubdrugs The Effigies DEHD Zach Spangler Henry Scherer Matt Winkelman Asim Ali James Kurdziel Dan Pursel   Most importantly: Thank you for listening to, watching and supporting Car Con Carne. I don't take any of it for granted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SmorgShow Podcast
From the Archives: Paul Chris and Paul Dave

The SmorgShow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 3:57


Former longtime host of WLS's ‘Drive Chicago,' Paul Brian passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 11. In honor of his passing, we are unearthing a rare recording of Chris and Dave from 2011 where they display their best baritone pipes to deliver this comical exchange. To give credit where credit is due, Chris and Dave 'borrowed' this concept from Chicago talk radio hosts Steve Dahl and Garry Meier who took on the names 'Paul Steve' and 'Paul Garry' and imitated Paul Bryan's deep radio voice. Chris and Dave decided to do this ad hoc recording after a special effects generator was installed in the SmorgShow studio. As the host of the Saturday morning program “Drive Chicago” for more than 20 years on WLS-AM (890), Paul Brian took listener calls and discussed everything from hubcaps to automotive nostalgia. He stayed away from trouble shooting car problems as he wasn't good under the hood himself. His full name was Paul Brian Warhanik, but he dropped his last name for radio.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier: Venerating our fallen with memories of WWII by his father

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024


Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the real meaning of Memorial Day, celebrating his father Frank Meier and his combat experiences serving in World War II. Visit Garrymeier.com for more.

Steve Cochran on The Big 89
WLS 100: Garry Meier

Steve Cochran on The Big 89

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 18:18


The WLS' 100th anniversary celebration continues with the iconic Chicago radio veteran Garry Meier on the Steve Cochran Show. They delve into everything that's going wrong in Chicago politics, why travelers are always caught off guard by heavy Memorial Day traffic, and Garry's most cherished moments at WLS AM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoppe Radio
Radio Legend Garry Meier Calls Into Hoppe Hour With Ryan Hoppe

Hoppe Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 36:00


Check it out as Chicago radio legend Garry Meier calls into Hoppe Hour With Ryan Hoppe!

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WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Garry Meier shares the true meaning of Veterans Day and a remembrance of his father's experience in WWII

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023


WGN Radio's Dave Plier catches up with Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier to continue a Veterans Day tradition: celebrating his father, WWII veteran Frank Meier, as he shares his special recording about the 48-hour period of battle in December 1944 during his service in the U.S. Army under General George Patton.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier: Storms, strikes, classic TV

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023


WGN Radio's Dave Plier welcomes Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier live in studio to celebrate Dave's birthday and talk storm reporting, the actors and writers strikes, and rediscovering some classic TV.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Dave Plier's Birthday Show: Radio legend Garry Meier, comedian Kevin Nealon, Rich Williams of rock band Kansas, Nostalgia Digest

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023


WGN Radio's Dave Plier celebrates another birthday with friend and Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier, with special guests Rich Williams of rock band Kansas, comedian and SNL alum Kevin Nealon, Steve Darnall from Nostalgia Digest Magazine, and ‘This is History' with WGN Radio newsman Dave Schwan.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier: Venerating our fallen with memories of WWII by his father

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023


Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the real meaning of Memorial Day, celebrating his father Frank Meier and his combat experiences serving in World War II.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
The journey of Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews with Jim Shorts

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023


On ‘The Best of The Dave Plier Show', Dave looks back at his very first 2-hour on air conversation in 2016 with Chicago and Michigan radio legend Kevin Matthews, looking back at Kevin's career in radio, The Loop, AM1000, Jim Shorts, Jonathan Brandmeier, Steve Dahl & Garry Meier, Larry Wert and his story of Broken […]

The Craig Collins Show
Garry Meier reacts to today's giant cable news firings!

The Craig Collins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 30:30


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The Craig Collins Show
Garry Meier reacts to today's giant cable news firings!

The Craig Collins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 30:30


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The Brandon T. Adams Audio Experience
Turning Failure into Lessons | The Garry Meier Show Interview

The Brandon T. Adams Audio Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 16:06


If you want to learn about why you NEED to be sharing your story to grow your brand and business, this episode is for you!Share your thoughts with me on Instagram! @brandontadams  Contact me: www.brandontadams.com  Text me: (563)217-6850

Star 105.5 Joe and Tina
Kevin Matthews - Chicago radio personality and legend talks old Loop Days and more

Star 105.5 Joe and Tina

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 12:59


Not only did Kevin talk to Joe and Tina about being on the air on the The Loop (97.9 Chicago #RIP), but also about the players that made the station and how they are working on a documentary of the time with Steve and Garry Meier, Johnny B, and more! It was a crazy time with the Chicago Bulls run in the 90's and more. FCC violations, and those pesky radio consultants. The man has plenty to share about those cherished years in Chicago. He also touched on "The Friday Song" and the inception of it being the song to usher us into the weekend. "Shanty" by Jonathan Edwards. Kevin can be found on Facebook when you click here. Catch Joe and Tina live in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central on Star 105.5 and star105.com Monday through Friday!

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: The first snow of the year!

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Lisa Dent to give this week's weather forecast. Also, Lisa and Tom talk about Tom’s chat with Garry Meier last week!

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Roll out the barrel! Goose Island's 2022 Bourbon County Stout release

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022


Mike Siegel from Goose Island joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier and radio legend Garry Meier to talk about this year's highly anticipated Bourbon County Stout releases, the inspiration behind each recipe, this year's Black Friday process and the growth of the barrel-aged beer industry.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Dave Plier & Garry Meier full show 11/11/22: Honoring our veterans, Frank Meier's tape, Bourbon County Stout, Catching up with Tom Skilling

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022


Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier in studio to honor our veterans; Garry shares a 1982 recording from when his father Frank sat down with a tape recorder and recalled a 48-hour period of battle in 1944 during his service in the U.S. Army under Gen. George Patton; Mike Siegel from […]

The Sherman & Tingle Show
Garry Meier drops in: November, 11, 2022

The Sherman & Tingle Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 38:00


The Sherman & Tingle Show - WDRV-FM Chicago

The Sherman & Tingle Show
Garry Meier' s Veterans Day tribute to his father: November 11, 2022

The Sherman & Tingle Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 13:54


The Sherman & Tingle Show - WDRV-FM Chicago

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
National Radio Day: Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022


Garry Meier joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk Chicago happenings, the Playpen, movie classic American Graffiti and his early days in radio.

My Wakeup Call with Dr. Mark Goulston

In this episode I speak with long time top Chicago radio host, Garry Meier, and host of the Garry Meier Show Podcast whose wakeup call has always speaking up and out about the b.s. in the world and making it topical and funny and thought provoking. http://garrymeier.com/podcast/

The Sherman & Tingle Show
Saluting Stroud with Garry Meier and Dennis DeYoung: June 30, 2022

The Sherman & Tingle Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 24:29


The Sherman & Tingle Show - WDRV-FM Chicago

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Garry Meier: Venerating Our Fallen with Memories of WWII by Garry's father Frank Meier

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022


Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the real meaning of Memorial Day, celebrating his father Frank Meier and his combat experiences serving in World War II.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Garry Meier remembers Les Grobstein

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 15:10


John Howell
Remembering Les Grobstein

John Howell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 9:33


The Chicago sports broadcasting legend died Sunday at his home. He was 69. Friend and former coworker Garry Meier joins John Howell to remember the life and legacy of Les Grobstein.

John Howell
John Howell: Essential Cuts (1/17) - Chicago's History with MLK & Honoring Betty White

John Howell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 51:27


*Peter Funt, Columnist and Host of TV's "Candid Camera" recalls his interview with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967. *Garry Meier jumps on the show to remember long-time Chicago sportscaster Les Grobstein. *Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune details the mixed history that the city of Chicago has with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. *James Carvelle scolds Democrats, telling them to "quit being a whiny party." *Plus, a brewery hotel owner shares how the establishment is honoring Betty White on what would have been her 100th birthday.

Garry Meier Show
The Garry Meier Show, Cocktail Hour LIVE! 2020 Pre-Recorded Non-Inflated Christmas Almost Spectacular Spectacular

Garry Meier Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 51:38


For Christmas Eve 2021, with newly recorded greetings from Garry and Leslie, we give you an encore presentation of "The Garry Meier Show, Cocktail Hour LIVE! 2020 Pre-Recorded Non-Inflated Christmas Almost Spectacular Spectacular" featuring Magician Bill Cook, Carl from Plover, a song from Jay Goeppner, and appearances by friends of the show including, Svengoolie, Terry Savage, Will Lee, Todd Sucherman, Gregg Potter, Ryan from Wisconsin, Johnny from Michigan, and more.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier: Celebrating ‘Record Store Day' with the resurgence of vinyl and the best rock albums ever

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021


WGN Radio's Dave Plier catches up with Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier to talk about how the pandemic caused an explosion in vinyl demand , the greatest classic rock songs and bands of all time, and more.

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
‘Out of My Mind’ with Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier: ‘It’s March… time to take down your outdoor Christmas lights’!

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021


Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier shares his comical thoughts about the mid-March battle to get your neighbors to finally take down their holiday lights and décor off the front lawn.

Garry Meier Show
GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour 2-5-21

Garry Meier Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 82:07


"What's the deal with Columbus, Ohio?" (Can you hear Garry saying that as he's impersonating Jerry Seinfeld?) It's Ohio's state capital, has the largest population in that state, is ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, and Garry Meier and Leslie Keiling have been talking about it on the show quite a bit lately. Garry welcomes Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto, the owners of The Nest Theatre, the dedicated home for improvisational comedy, sketch revues, live lit, and experimental theatre in Columbus, Ohio. Before founding The Nest Theatre, they both performed and taught improvisational comedy in Chicago for more than a decade, and they both have performed and taught all over the world, including touring engagements in at least 51 cities in 18 countries.

Garry Meier Show
The Garry Meier Show, Cocktail Hour LIVE! 2020 Pre-Recorded Non-Inflated Christmas Almost Spectacular Spectacular

Garry Meier Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 48:42


It's the Garrforce Christmas gift to you! We've got Magician Bill Cook back with us, Carl from Plover, a song from Jay Goeppner, appearances by friends of the show including, Svengoolie, Terry Savage, and Will Lee, plus lots more surprises for the Garrforce (yes, we still call them Easter Eggs at Christmas), because it's not a night in Bangkok, but it just may be a show with everything but Yul Brynner!

Get Yourself Optimized
279: Masterful Storytelling with Garry Meier

Get Yourself Optimized

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 52:43


Running a podcast and being recognized for it is every podcaster's dream. Today's guest, Garry Meier, is an award-winning radio and podcast host, and he's here today on Get Yourself Optimized to share some of his biggest pieces of advice from his successful career. Garry is a Chicago-based radio personality who has been active in Chicago radio since 1973. He is well known for being part of the highly successful radio duos "Steve & Garry" and "Roe and Garry.” He also hosted shows on WFYR, WYEN, WLUP, WCKG, WGN, and WGN.FM at various times in his career. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/279

Just A Few Questions
Did You Ever Swim Naked? Garry Meier

Just A Few Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 13:16


Marc Sims speaks with radio legend Garry Meier. http://garrymeier.com

Reconcile the Aisle
Publishing Unique Voices With Rick Kaempfer and David Stern of Eckhartz Press

Reconcile the Aisle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 26:56


“Everyone has a story to tell and when its your personal story you’re selling yourself, too. And that, to me, is a very easy sell.” — Rick Kaempfer Today I interviewed Rick Kaempfer and David Stern of Eckhartz Press. Rick Kaempfer is the co-founder and publisher of Eckhartz Press. In addition to being the publisher, he is the author of several Eckhartz Press releases, inclucing "EveryCubEver", “Father Knows Nothing”, “Records Truly Is My Middle Name” (with John Records Landecker) and “The Living Wills” (with Brendan Sullivan), Rick has been published several times before (including a novel “$everance” and a how-to-book about radio called “The Radio Producer’s Handbook”). He was also a member of the media for more than twenty years as the producer of two highly acclaimed radio shows (Steve Dahl & Garry Meier and John Records Landecker), and still covers the industry as the media critic for the Illinois Entertainer. He has watched the media landscape change over the past thirty years from a front row seat, and is excited to use that experience as the publisher of Eckhartz Press. David Stern is the co-founder and publisher of Eckhartz Press, and the author of “The Balding Handbook”. After a 20+ year sales and marketing career, and a ten year stint as a principal in a Chicago advertising agency, Stern comes to Eckhartz Press uniquely qualified to tackle the realities of an ever-changing publishing landscape. He and Kaempfer have been collaborating in one form or another since they met at the University of Illinois in the early 1980s (when both must have been mere children). Stern is also one of the officers of Eckhartz Press’ parent company Just One Bad Century, Inc, and proud to call himself a life long (“City Boy”) Chicagoan. In this episode we speak about: Publishing unique voices allows diverse people to have a platform Tips for first-time authors Everyone needs an editor Changes in listening media (radio, podcasts, etc.) that affect what information people receive and who gets to share their message To catch up with our guests: Minutia Men podcast on The Radio Misfits Network EckhartzPress.com If you enjoyed this podcast, could you please kindly consider leaving a short review on your podcast outlet. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really make a difference in helping share the podcasts with other people. This episode we’re giving away …. To get inside info, discounts, show dates, and to be the first to know when my book Inside Melania: What I Know About Melania Trump by Impersonating Her comes out sign up for my monthly-ish email list over at www.laurenlogi.com. Let’s get social! Instagram: instagram.com/laurenlogi Melania Trump parody channel: instagram.com/flotusofficial Twitter: twitter.com/laurenlogi YouTube: youtube.com/laurenlogi

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
He’s Baaaack! Chicago Radio Legend Garry Meier Honors Our Fallen, Defining a New Normal

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020


WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier to talk about the real meaning of Memorial Day, celebrating his father Frank Meier, as he shares his special recording about the 48-hour period of battle in December 1944 during his service in the U.S. Army under General George Patton, and defining a new normal […]

Yak Channel Podcast Network
Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier on radio's past, present and future (Episode 235)

Yak Channel Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 31:38


Radio Hall of Fame member Garry Meier jumps in the Mazda CX-9 on the eve of his weeklong fill-in doing mornings on WLS-AM 890. It's been five years since Garry was last heard hosting a show on terrestrial radio, so we talk a bit about that. We also talk about his excellent daily podcast, "The Garry Meier Show." Also discussed: Podcasting is no longer witchcraft. What is Garry's general feeling toward radio in the present day? The Loop back in the Garry Meier era: Sodom and Gomorrah? Does Garry's audience allow him to evolve as an air personality? How Garry sees the world, as a talk radio host? What would Garry say to prospective broadcasters? Garry feels weird about eating on camera. What was it like recently reconnecting with Kevin Matthews? The Radio Hall of Fame honorific. The personal high points of Garry's career. Chicago's relationship with radio stars. The worst radio crutches. Where did people with work ethics go? Car Con Carne is presented by the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston.

Car Con Carne
Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier on radio's past, present and future (Episode 235)

Car Con Carne

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 31:39


Radio Hall of Fame member Garry Meier jumps in the Mazda CX-9 on the eve of his weeklong fill-in doing mornings on WLS-AM 890. It's been five years since Garry was last heard hosting a show on terrestrial radio, so we talk a bit about that. We also talk about his excellent daily podcast, "The Garry Meier Show." Also discussed: Podcasting is no longer witchcraft. What is Garry's general feeling toward radio in the present day? The Loop back in the Garry Meier era: Sodom and Gomorrah? Does Garry's audience allow him to evolve as an air personality? How Garry sees the world, as a talk radio host? What would Garry say to prospective broadcasters? Garry feels weird about eating on camera. What was it like recently reconnecting with Kevin Matthews? The Radio Hall of Fame honorific. The personal high points of Garry's career. Chicago's relationship with radio stars. The worst radio crutches. Where did people with work ethics go? Car Con Carne is presented by the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston.

John Howell
Garry Meier: Iconic on-air talent

John Howell

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 7:57


Iconic on-air talent, Garry Meier, best known for “Steve and Garry”, and “Roe and Garry”, returns to WLS for The John Howell Show to celebrate the 95th Anniversary of WLS-AM 890.

The SmorgShow Podcast
100 SmorgShow Podcast (12.29.18) Live from a Barn: 100 Episode Retrospective

The SmorgShow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 154:18


One Saturday morning in early January 1979, I launched my own faux-radio station from my bedroom with the call letters WKID-FM.  This 12-year old's humble configuration consisted of just a turntable and a Panasonic cassette recorder.  My early influences were Chicago radio station disk jockeys John Landecker, Larry Lujack, Bob Sirott and eventually Steve Dahl and Garry Meier.  Each Saturday morning, I would record myself spinning the Top 40 hits and announcing over the intros.  I did this religiously on a weekly basis to the point where I felt I was actually broadcasting to a real audience.  For the next two years, I partnered with my best friend at the time, Peet McCain, and we just recorded ourselves doing radio shows together.  It was a hobby that kept me off the streets and away from drugs. I was convinced that this was going to be my path in life. By the time I got to high school a short two years later, I had become rather seasoned from doing these bedroom and basement recording sessions that I was able to land a pretty decent time slot for a freshman on my high school's radio station WDGC-FM in Downers Grove, IL.  It was then and there that I met Dave Jackson.  After discussing my vision for the show, we launched the Chris and Dave Smorgasbord program in the fall of 1982. Our free-form talk show format pushed the limits for what was acceptable for a high school radio program.  The show was successful in terms of building a loyal following that by the time I got to college, I had intended to major in Communications and make a career out of radio.  Then reality hit me when I got assigned the 6-8am Sunday time slot on NIU's campus radio station WKDI (coincidentally close to 'WKID' now that I think about it). I was prohibited from doing anything creative. I was told all I needed to do was read the weather, tell the time and announce the songs.  After only two shows, I quit radio for good and changed my major. 25 years later, in early 2010, after a successful career in market research, I got the creative itch again and launched the SmorgShow Podcast with my 11-year old daughter Ally.  Through the new medium of podcasting, I was able to relive my old passion for radio while at the same time share a very special activity with my daughter.  The SmorgShow Podcast was an attempt at taking the Chris and Dave Smorgasbord show to a new level.  We were pretty consistent with pushing out regular content for the next three years, learning the new technology and investing heavily in a state-of-the art recording studio along the way.  We then took a break in 2013 and published a few shows here and there over the next few years as Ally started to become busy with high school social events as any normal teenage girl would.  She eventually went to college, and had even less time to do shows with me.  In 2018, I decided to push forward with the show myself.  Starting with Episode 91, Dave Jackson as well as Jerry Malauskas (also from our old WDGC Smorgasbord days) began appearing as co-hosts on the show, carrying me to the finish line of having 100 episodes in the can at the end of 2018. Episode 100 is very monumental to me. It marks a significant milestone on this journey.  On this special occasion, Ally returns as my co-host along with Dave and Jerry and we take a look back on our favorite moments on this 9-year journey together.  Baba Gonesh has traveled all the way back to the U.S. from Chennai, India to be on the show, so you know it has to be good.  Phillip Donald also makes a rare appearance after spending 6 months in prison and performs his new song live.  We have some other surprises in store as well. So almost 40 years to the day since I fired up my Panasonic tape recorder in my bedroom studio of WKID, I bring you the latest installment of my life's journey. Welcome to the 100th episode of the SmorgShow Podcast, recorded live from Granny Rose's barn.

Inside The Archives
What Goes On Behind The Scenes At XRT

Inside The Archives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 52:05


XRT Morning Show Producer Chris Cwiak isn't one to be front and center of a radio show, but his impact is heard every morning on the radio. We spoke with him to get the behind the scenes look at the critical role a producer plays to a radio show, working with talent, the best and worst guests he's encountered in his career, and what to do when an interview goes south. Topics include: What's the role of a radio producer (1:45), producing for Stan Lawrence/Terry Armour/Garry Meier (5:55), how to contribute your ideas to the show while meshing with talent (9:20), the difference between producing talk and music radio (12:35), how to book guests (15:52), the most interesting guests and interviews that go south (25:35), quick hit questions (41:40). Inside The Archives is on iTunes. Subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating and a review, and find a full archive of every single episode we've released. Click here for more.

The SOS Show with James Lott Jr
Talking Radio with Award Winning Radio Legend Garry Meier

The SOS Show with James Lott Jr

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 60:01


Host James Lott Jr talks with Award Winning Radio Host Garry Meier

The Watercooler
Garry Meier | Radio and Podcast Host

The Watercooler

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2016 46:00


Radio legend Garry Meier talks about his illustrious career in talk radio and discusses his concerns and excitement for moving his show to a new medium: podcasting.Check out his podcast The Garry Meier Show and visit garrymeier.comHost: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.comSupport The Show:Purchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on iTunes and Amazon.And if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.

Hoppe Radio
Chicago Radio Legend Garry Meier

Hoppe Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 41:53


Chicago radio legend Garry Meier called into Hoppe Hour. He talked about how his podcast has been going, where the city of Chicago is currently at, the future of social media, and more.

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The Dr. Drew Podcast
#237: Garry Meier

The Dr. Drew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2016 65:00


Garry Meier joins Dr. Drew to talk about the transition from radio to podcasts, interviewing Howard Stern, and the influence of radio broadcasting on youth.For more on the Garry Meier Show, visit GarryMeier.com

Lossano and Friends! on Radio Misfits
Lossano and Friends! – 04/22/16

Lossano and Friends! on Radio Misfits

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2016 75:52


Ep69 - ABC Chicago's Ron Magers chats about his 50+ year career, alcoholism, Trump, retirement, plus memories from Larry Potash, Ryan Chiaverini, Roe Conn, Garry Meier, Cheryl Scott and so much more! Jennifer O'Neill from Rivet Radio is also also a guest. The post Lossano and Friends! – 04/22/16 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

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